Bottle

About this object

Iconographic meaning

Symbolizes the founder god, Naylamp, being carried on litter.

Physical description

Miniature single spout bottle with vertical tube handle. Terracotta with cream slip and fugitive black geometrical designs in body: horizontal lines in spout, vertical lines in concave base, horizontal lines in rim and a sun or drum design in body. Head-neck spout with litter pole animal head finials at sides. Modeled technique on surface. Complete ceramic.